Arrival in Città della Pieve, a splendid Umbrian town on the border with Tuscany, the birthplace of one of the leading exponents of the Italian Renaissance Pietro Vannucci, known as Perugino. Walk through the streets of the historic center to discover the ancient palaces and churches that hide the artist's treasures. Entrance to the Oratory of Santa Maria dei Bianchi to admire the Adoration of the Magi and the Civic Museum of Santa Maria dei Servi. Accommodation in country house, self catering apartment. Welcome drink with wine tasting. Overnight.
2nd day
Breakfast. Departure from the holiday village for an e-bike tour (about 48 km) with a guide in the Terre del Perugino, on the hills between Umbria and Valdichiana. Arrival in Panicale, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, ancient circular castle perched on a hill overlooking Lake Trasimeno. Continue on a farm. Walk through olive groves and vineyards, visit of the cellars and the oil mill, light lunch with tasting of 4 wines paired with bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil, cold cuts and cheeses. Return to the country house, free time for relaxation and overnight.
3rd day
Breakfast. Departure for Magione for a fun quad excursion of about two hours on the hills surrounding Lake Trasimeno.
At the end stop at Solomeo, a small village unique in its kind, restored at the behest of the entrepreneur philanthropist Brunello Cucinelli, king of cashmere, who has linked his name and his company to Solomeo. Visit the village, the theater, the forum of the arts and view over the extraordinary vineyards; possibility of shopping in the cashmere boutique. Return to the country house and overnight.
4th day
Breakfast and checkout. Departure for Narni (100 km approx) enchanting medieval village located along the ancient Via Flaminia. Walk through the streets of the historic center and entrance to Narni Underground. Guided tour of the convent complex of S. Domenico up to the Cisterna Romana where, thanks to a virtual reconstruction, the tunnels of the Roman aqueduct will be covered. The visit continues through the hypogean environments used by the Court of Inquisition to the cell and the crypt.
Continue to the Valnerina, the narrow gorge where the Nera river flows.Arrival at the village of Arrone or Ferentillo. Hotel accommodation, welcome dinner and overnight stay.
5th day
Breakfast at the hotel. Entrance to the park of the Marmore Waterfall, trekking along the paths that allow you to admire the jump from different angles.
In the afternoon adrenaline Rafting* descent along the rapids of the river close to the waterfall. Return to the hotel and overnight.
6th day
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the village of Ferentillo, one of the most evocative places in Umbria, immersed in the Nera River Park, an ancient cultural and religious center of considerable importance. Visit of the Abbey of San Pietro in Valle, of Longobard origin, which today preserves important frescoes and precious sarcophagi. Continue to visit the Museum of Mummies, in the crypt of the church of Santo Stefano: a unique place that, since the time of discovery, has interested scientists from around the world for the perfect state of mummification of the bodies. At the end of the visit, a snack lunch at the square's meringue.
In the afternoon visit of the village of Arrone and horseback ride with a guide along the suggestive paths of the Nera River Park. Return to the hotel and overnight.
7th day
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. Visit a truffle reserve where the expert quarry workers will show you the art of research. Lunch tasting of dishes with Black Truffle of Valnerina and typical local and seasonal products.
At the end of the lunch departure for the lake of Piediluco, nestled in the hills on the border with Lazio. Boat tour with photo stops and end of services.
Details
The rate includes
3 overnights in Country House in Città della Pieve apartment with kitchen, breakfast and welcome drink included
3 overnights in Country House / Hotel 3 * in Valnerina, breakfast and welcome dinner with drinks included
entrance to the Museum and the Oratory of Città della Pieve
E-bike rental and tour with a guide
Visit of a farm, tasting of 4 wines and light lunch